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S528 JTY

1998 Seat Toledo

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,007 mi
Last recorded97,007 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 JTY
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2013 97,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,233 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 78,997 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 78,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2009 78,050 miles

grease on all metal brake pipes

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front reg plate

Fail 27 Jun 2009 78,041 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front reg plate

grease on all metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2008 766,729 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 72,646 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 72,646 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 68,101 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 63,542 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 63,542 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2005 63,542 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Seat Toledo?

Based on 266,761 MOT tests across 27,164 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
7,893
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
27,164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,393
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,660
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,623
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,361
Stop lamp not working 4,264
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S528 JTY is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 87,216 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Toledo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S528 JTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Toledo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S528 JTY registered?

S528 JTY is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S528 JTY safe to buy?

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